Compton Youth Build

The mission of Compton YouthBuild (CYB) is to provide rigorous educational and vocational opportunities for at-promise people ages 16-24 who are invested in creating a sustainable future for themselves, their families and communities. As an affiliate of YouthBuild USA, Compton YouthBuild is sponsored and operated by EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Donations are welcomed and tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Our program provides opportunities in Community Advocacy/Leadership Development, Career Pathways, Counseling, Construction/Vocational training and the ability to obtain a High School Diploma through our educational partnership with YouthBuild Charter School of California (YCSC). Our three program values are:

Respect – We develop an understanding of one another by respecting each other’s beliefs, culture and space.

Care – We care for each other by providing a safe place that allows young people to feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

Compassion – We are compassionate towards each other by having a system of boundaries, high expectations, support and consistency to allow young people the opportunity to reach their goals while overcoming the challenges they face in their day lives.

Engage young people in meaningful learning opportunities that expand their understanding of the community and world they live in.

Offer educational, vocational and post-secondary readiness preparation that lead to a sustainable life for themselves and their families.

Support young people as they face a myriad of obstacles in society.

Engage in active, authentic and meaningful dialog on community issues.

Promote cross-cultural leadership by appreciating and respecting each other's beliefs, culture and space.

Provide young people with a deeper understanding of leadership capacities.

Develop leaders who are confident in their skills and abilities to identify, act on and improve challenges in their communities.

This project is funded at 75% by a $1,062,414 grant awarded under the YouthBuild Program with the U.S. DOL – Employment and Training Administration. This program is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Per 38 U.S.C, 4215, veterans and eligible spouses, including widows and widowers as defined in the statute and regulations, are eligible for priority of service for employment, training, and placement service in any job training program directly funded, in whole or in part, by Department of Labor (DOL).